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High cholesterol: MHRA approve new drug to lower cardiovascular risk – side effects
PATIENTS most at risk of a heart attack or stroke may be offered a new drug that has been given the green light by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency .
Source: Daily Express - Health - May 2, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Statins side effects: Three warning signs of ‘life-threatening’ rhabdomyolysis
STATINS effectively lower cholesterol and protect against heart attack and stroke. However, there is a chance that the medication can cause 'life-threatening' rhabdomyolysis. Here are the details.
Source: Daily Express - Health - April 21, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
High cholesterol: Vegan diet more effective than Mediterranean diet to lower cholesterol
HIGH cholesterol could cut your life short - perhaps the fatty deposits will block blood flow to the brain, causing a stroke; alternatively, blood flow may not reach the heart muscle, causing a heart attack. What can you do to lower it?
Source: Daily Express - Health - March 6, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Statins: Side effects may be down to the 'nocebo effect', research shows
STATINS are routinely prescribed in the UK to prevent heart disease and stroke. For all the good that the medication does achieve, some people may suffer from side effects - researchers say this could be the "nocebo effect".
Source: Daily Express - Health - February 13, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Statins side effects: Report muscle pains otherwise myopathy might develop
STATINS bring down high cholesterol when lifestyle adjustments aren't enough. The medication is widely prescribed to help prevent heart disease and stroke. However, side effects can occur - what are they?
Source: Daily Express - Health - January 21, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
High cholesterol: Extreme fatigue could indicate your levels are dangerously high
HIGH cholesterol: Cholesterol is needed in the body to help function effectively however having too much of it can increase your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Extreme fatigue is a lesser-known warning sign of the condition.
Source: Daily Express - Health - December 21, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
High cholesterol: Apple cider vinegar could lower levels and reduce atherosclerosis risk
HIGH cholesterol is an extremely dangerous conditions which puts a person at risk of a heart attack or stroke. What makes the condition even more insidious is that most people are completely unaware they even have it until it is too late. Numerous studies, however, point to apple cider vinegar being the answer to help lower your levels.
Source: Daily Express - Health - December 3, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
High cholesterol signs: Xanthomas can reveal a genetic predisposition to the condition
HIGH cholesterol puts you at higher risk of angina, high blood pressure, stroke and other circulatory ailments. There are hardly any visible symptoms of the condition, but xanthomas is - what is it?
Source: Daily Express - Health - November 21, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Do you have high cholesterol? The best diet plan to protect your arteries
HIGH cholesterol can be deadly. The condition puts you at higher risk of cardiovascular disease, heart attacks and a stroke. What's the best diet plan to lower cholesterol levels?
Source: Daily Express - Health - November 20, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
'Polypill' May Cut Heart Attack, Stroke Risk By 40%
The "polypill" containing three generic blood pressure medications and a statin dramatically reduced the risk of heart-related illness in people with no prior history of heart problems, according to clinical trial results.
Source: WebMD Health - November 16, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Study: Fish Oil Doesn ’ t Seem To Prevent Heart Problems
This study is consistent with earlier trials.
The US Food and Drug Administration approved the fish oil-based drug Vascepa for heart attack and stroke prevention in 2019.
Nissen hopes the FDA will take a look at these studies and reconsider that decision.
“But it’s hard to get something undone once the genie gets out of the bottle,” he said.
An editorial in the journal that accompanies the study written by Dr. Gregory Curfman, assistant professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School, also suggested the FDA should require a postmarketing clinical trial of a high-dose of fish oil, such as Vascepa, vs. corn...
Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - November 16, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: CBS Boston Tags: Boston News Health Syndicated CBSN Boston CNN fish oil Source Type: news
'Polypill' reduces risk for heart attack, stroke by up to 40%, study finds
A so-called " polypill " that combines three blood pressure medications and a cholesterol-lowering drug, when taken with aspirin, reduces risk for heart attack or stroke by up to 40%, according to a study published Friday.
Source: Health News - UPI.com - November 13, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Statins reduce heart disease risk even in older adults, studies find
Older adults benefit at least as much as young people from cholesterol-lowering medications that reducing the risk of heart attack, stroke and heart disease, according to two studies published Tuesday by The Lancet.
Source: Health News - UPI.com - November 10, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
High cholesterol: 11 body parts affected by eruptive xanthomatosis warning of high levels
HIGH cholesterol affects millions of people and is often due to living an unhealthy life. Left untreated, dangerous health complications could ensue including heart attack or stroke. If seeing small bumps on the skin in either of these eleven body parts could mean you're at risk.
Source: Daily Express - Health - November 4, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
How to lower your cholesterol
HIGH cholesterol can lead to all manner of health concerns, including heart problems or even a stroke. Here's how to lower your cholesterol.
Source: Daily Express - Health - October 7, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
